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English Version ‘Who does not know is like he who does not see’, so goes a popular saying that I have heard many times since I was a child. And that phrase came true on my most recent visit to Old Havana, a place I always like to return to, attracted by the architectural wonders that preserve the city's culture. The legends of the streets and bu

English versión In the Plaza de Armas, the first one founded in Havana when it was just a small village with few inhabitants, stands the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales (Palace of the Captains General). This majestic building was the place of residence of the governor who ruled the island during colonial times, who was the representative of the

In Havana there are a large number of parks that adorn the city, very pleasant outdoor spaces surrounded by vegetation that allow us to have a space to relax and be more in touch with the natural environment. One of the best known parks located in one of the most central areas of the city is the Parque de la Fraternidad Americana, a large space sur

English Version My publication today is about the Castle of the Royal Force, a place that I have already shown you on another occasion, but only its exterior. This time I invite you to explore its interior, where you will find the Maritime Museum, a historical place where you can learn about the naval history of Cuba. This great stone fortress,

So we went to see Art... This holiday I've made it a point to visit some of the museums in my city that I didn't know about or hadn't fully explored. However, many of them are quite far from where I live and the problems of public transport in the city, coupled with the oppressive summer heat, have made me postpone the outing on several occasions.

English versión In one of the most atractive places in Havana is the Hotel Inglaterra, one of the most beautiful hotels in the city. In today's post I share with you a little tour of this, one of the oldest hotels in Havana, where we can still enjoy its cosy beauty, culture and history. Old Havana is beautiful, full of tradition with its colonia

English Version Meeting a hooded figure in the middle of the street can be a bit creepy. This is what happened to me when walking through Havana I came across a figure dressed in a large cloak covering his face. However, I soon realised that I should not be frightened as everyone around me seemed comfortable and no one showed any surprise at the in

English versión In Cuba, the first houses were built behind the walls that protected the city. At a time when pirate attacks were common, it was necessary to be as sheltered as possible. These houses were built close together, as if they were joined for greater protection, around a square where the life and commerce of the city took place. In Old H

English Version Knowing about history is something that has attracted me since I was a child. I like to read and know about places, personalities and important historical facts. For my pleasure, lately I have been able to visit and know many museums in my city, and thus I have discovered passages of the history of Cuba that I did not know. I have a

Greetings to all Architecture lovers Today I will take you on a tour around a castle. Yes, a 16th century castle, which is located in downtown Old Havana, and is the oldest fortress preserved in Cuba. I will tell you about The Castle of the Royal Force, a marvel of colonial architecture, one of the buildings that have survived the passage of time a

English Version Greetings to all Architecture lovers. This is my third and last publication about the Havana Capitol. In my previous publications, I have shown you the wonders of the place and in this one I finish the tour showing you the rest of the halls. In my previous post I described what we found when we entered the central part of the Sal

English versión Every time I walk around Havana I always find something interesting and surprising. This time, walking along the sidewalk of the Port Avenue, my attention was caught by a monument I had never noticed before. I immediately approached it to read what its plaque said and I was surprised to discover that it pays homage to the Cuban sail